Chapter 288: Serving the King, Protecting the Emperor, and

Purging the Emperor In the Golden Palace, Qin Wang Zhao Defang sat on the seat added next to the dragon chair, looking down at all the officials. Although he was not sitting on the dragon chair that symbolized the supreme imperial power, the emperor's domineering aura was revealed, and his gentle and calm expression did not reduce the sense of oppression at all.

The secret envoy Chu Zhaofu reported that Pan Mei and others, the commander-in-chief of the Western Shu rebellion army, actually raised the banner of serving the king, protecting the emperor, and purging the emperor, and rushed straight to the capital to kill. Several local armies were also ready to respond. Please make a decision quickly, His Royal Highness, and send troops to meet the enemy and quell the rebellion.

His Highness and his ministers were in an uproar. Qin Wang Zhao Defang was quite generous and let his ministers read the ornate and passionate article.

After reading the article, some of the ministers frowned and cursed in a low voice, while others were secretly happy and excited. The emperor was unconscious but still had a breath. Qin Wang did not take advantage of the chaos to seize the throne. The opportunity for the royalists to turn the tables finally came.

No matter what they were thinking, the civil and military officials still discussed how to meet the enemy and quell the rebellion, which army to send, and who would lead the troops?

Qin Wang Zhao Defang silently observed the reactions of each official, still adhering to the principle of listening more and talking less, and he made the final decision after brainstorming.

After much calculation, the troops that could be sent out to meet the enemy near the capital would not exceed 30,000, and the remaining 30,000 imperial guards would stay behind to guard the capital, which was already the bottom line.

As for the selection of the chief general, there was endless debate, and no suitable general could be found to lead the troops.

The Left Counselor Jia Yan and Cheng Yu looked at each other and made a request with ill intentions, "Your Highness Prince of Qin, after searching all the military generals in the capital, I can't find anyone other than Your Highness Prince of Qin, the God of War of the Song Dynasty, who can defeat Pan Mei with a smaller force.

I request that Your Highness Prince of Qin personally lead the troops to meet the enemy and quell the rebellion. You will surely kill the rebels Pan Mei and Wei Ji, protect the safety of the people in the capital, and ensure the stability of the Song Dynasty."

"I second the proposal! Apart from Your Highness Prince of Qin, anyone else who leads 30,000 troops to fight against Pan Mei's 50,000 troops will undoubtedly be defeated." Cheng Yu hurried out to respond.

: "I second the motion!" "I second the motion!"

"I object!" Bohai County Prince Gao Huaide walked out of the train, "The emperor is in a coma and cannot rule the country. Your Highness the Prince of Qin, you should stay in the capital and supervise the country. This is the guarantee of the stability of the country. I am an old and incompetent official, but I am willing to lead the troops to meet

the enemy and quell the rebellion!" : "I second the motion! Your Highness the Prince of Qin, you cannot lead the troops to meet the enemy in person. Only when the court is not in chaos can the stability of the Song Dynasty be guaranteed." Duke Cao Bin of Lu followed closely and seconded the motion.

"I second the motion! Your Highness the Prince of Qin must not lead the troops to meet the enemy in person!"

"I second the motion!" "I second the motion!"

There was a clamor in the hall, and most officials were silent, watching the two sides arguing endlessly.

The King of Qin raised his hand and pressed it down. The palace suddenly became quiet, except for the angry and breathless voices of the ministers who were still angry. The

King of Qin swept his deep eyes over the ministers with a stern look, and said calmly but without question: "I order Bohai County Prince Gao Huaide to lead the army and Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong to be the vanguard commanders, leading 30,000 troops to fight Pan Mei!"

The ministers were all surprised again. Gao Huaide was the commander, but how could Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong be qualified to be the vanguard commanders? There were many military generals older than them in the capital, so how could these two little guys get the limelight?

Qin Wang Zhao Defang raised his hand again, and the noisy hall immediately fell silent. The ministers who were dissatisfied in their hearts also shut their mouths tightly. They dared not try the majesty of His Royal Highness Qin Wang again, lest they be like Wu Mian, the Minister of History, who disrespected Qin Wang's supervision of the country and made a scene in the court, and was dismissed from office by Qin Wang in court to scare the monkeys.

"This matter has been decided. I guarantee that the two young generals Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong can scare Pan Mei to death. Gao Junwang, I will send you another 1,000 Moyun cavalry elite soldiers as the main attack vanguard. This battle will win!"

Qin Wang's confident words beat the dissatisfied and guilty people like the beating of war drums. No one dared to question it. After all, the King of Qin was the invincible war god of the Song Dynasty!

Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong, who were not qualified to attend the court, were excited to hear that His Royal Highness the King of Qin had appointed them as the vanguard commanders. Their belief in victory was as firm as Mount Tai!

Pan Mei led 50,000 troops and was only 300 miles away from the capital. The 30,000 troops to suppress the rebellion set out that day. Gao Huaide was the commander-in-chief, and Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong were the vanguard commanders. One thousand elite Moyun cavalry soldiers were led by Wu Xing and Mo Wen, and they were followed by four female generals, Gao Ruoying, Yang Yanqi, Hong Gu and Pang Ying.

One day later, the two armies met head-on and each formed a battle formation.

Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong came to the front of the two armies alone. They did not challenge the other side's commander, but took out a bright yellow imperial edict.

Gao Yingxiong's loud voice came into play. His loud and high-pitched voice resounded through the sky, enumerating the numerous crimes of the rebel leader Pan Mei's rebellion and riot, and advised the soldiers of the Song Dynasty not to be deceived by Pan Mei and become the sinners of the civil war in the Song Dynasty. Calling on the soldiers who are loyal to the country to fight back and kill the traitor Pan Mei!

Pan Mei, who was commanding the central army, saw Gao Yingxiong take out the imperial edict and read it aloud, and secretly cried out that something bad was going to happen! He hurriedly ordered the archers of the front army to shoot Gao Yingxiong and Cao Wei.

When the command flag was waved, the archers in front did not move. The captain who commanded the archers was originally an admirer of the Song Dynasty's God of War, His Royal Highness the King of Qin, and one of Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong's cronies. How could he obey orders to shoot them?

Gao Yingxiong read the imperial edict smoothly. These soldiers who had no intention of treason were stunned on the battlefield, not knowing whether they were the righteous army who served the king and protected the emperor, or the rebels who were deceived by the commander Pan Mei and others?

Gao Yingxiong was happy in his heart. There were many brothers who had grown up together in the imperial guards in front. Pan Mei put them in the front because they were strong. Isn't this digging a hole for himself?

: "Brothers of the imperial guards on the opposite side! The emperor suddenly fell ill and ordered His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin to supervise the country. However, the traitor Pan Mei took the opportunity to rebel, attempting to wear the yellow robe and split the Song Dynasty.

Brothers, you are all from the capital, and your families are waiting in the capital. Let us send you a message. Don't follow the traitor Pan Mei. Hurry up and pick up your weapons, turn the tables, kill the traitor Pan Mei, and make meritorious contributions to save his crime, and give his wife and children titles, and increase his salary and official position..."

Gao Yingxiong hadn't finished his loud words when he saw a commotion in the opposite army. Countless officers and soldiers turned around and rushed back shouting!

It's done! ... Gao Ying slapped his thigh with joy, "Your Majesty, this is a great plan!"

Pan Mei saw that the situation was not good, and sighed to the sky! "I underestimated the prestige of Zhao Defang, the King of Qin, in the army, and Cheng Wuya misled me!..." Under the protection of his personal soldiers, he turned his horse around and ran away!

The 50,000 troops were in chaos, and the generals who had no intention of opposing the court ordered their subordinates to throw down their weapons, squat on the spot, and surrender!

Pan Mei led 3,000 personal soldiers and ran away, and 1,000 Mo Yun cavalry chased after him.

Mo Wen galloped on his horse and still flattered Hong Gu beside him, "Hong Gu, I will definitely help you capture Pan Mei and let you avenge yourself!" Hong Gu

bit her lower lip tightly and chased after him, her eyes fixed on the large gold-rimmed flag with the word "Pan" embroidered on it. The prince and princess gave her the opportunity to avenge her husband, and she couldn't let her enemy die in the hands of others.